Celtic star seals transfer to Champions League club as he makes Parkhead exit just two years after £3.5m move
PALMED OFF Celtic star seals transfer to Champions League club as he makes Parkhead exit just two years after £3.5m move
LUIS PALMA has completed his Celtic exit.
The Honduran winger has departed Parkhead on loan again just two years on from his £3.5million switch to the club.
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Luis Palma has left Celtic
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The winger featured for Honduras at the Gold Cup
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers
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Palma, 25, moved to Celtic in August 2023 from Greek club Aris.
He'd previously been of interest to Rangers who saw a bid kicked out for him earlier in the year.
Palma penned a five-year deal at Celtic Park running until 2028.
He took some time to get off and running with the Hoops, but did manage to make a decent impact in his first season in Scottish football.
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Palma netted seven goals in 28 Premiership games as Celtic won a league and Scottish Cup double.
His second season, however, proved a struggle.
Palma fell down the pecking order under Brendan Rodgers and in January, he moved on loan to Olympiacos.
Despite being part of a side that went on to win the Greek title, the club decided against buying Palma permanently.
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Having been playing for Honduras at the Gold Club, he wasn't part of Celtic's pre-season tour
An exit has always looked likely this summer and now, he's sealed his move away.
Humble Celtic star Luis Palma spotted sitting on top deck of bus in city centre
Palma has joined Polish champions Lech Poznan but it isn't a permanent departure.
He's joined the club on loan for the season ahead.
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He could be thrust straight into European action on Tuesday night with the club in action in Champions League qualifying.
They face Icelandic champions Breidablik in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie in Poland.
Before touching down in Poland, Palma spoke of why he'd decided to make the move.
He said: "I am very happy with the move.
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"I'm delighted to be joining my new club and it was all done very quickly.
"I spoke with Celtic and it was my decision to look elsewhere.
"I don't know too much about the Polish League, except that it's a good league, with big stadiums and big clubs.
"I am going to learn a lot about football there.
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"My goal is to play as much as possible and make a good impression.
"I spoke to Reinaldo Rueda about the move, but I did so more as a friend."
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